Hours after being sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks — also a principal way that it regulates air pollution and addresses climate change.

A signed order by Sean Duffy, U.S. Transportation Secretary, on Tuesday will rescind fuel economy standards put in place by former President Joe Biden. The order directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to “reconsider the 2022 model year through 2031 model years for cars and trucks,” Reuters reported.

Sean Duffy ordered his chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to “propose the rescission or replacement of any fuel economy standards” necessary to bring the rules in line with Trump’s priority of promoting oil and biofuel.

And that would be unfortunate," the Former DOT secretary told The Verge. "The work we’ve done to make EVs more affordable is part of why there are more and more jobs being created in the industrial Midwest,

In one of his first acts as the newly confirmed Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Sean Duffy has taken swift action to roll back the Biden-Harris administration’s stringent fuel economy standards for vehicles,

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For the last year, analysts have warned that the data centers needed for AI would drive up power demand and, by extension, emissions as utilities build out natural gas infrastructure to help meet demand.

The analysis will cover 2021-24 model years, which is about 129,222 cars, according to NHTSA. In its analysis, NHTSA will investigate Ford's system limitations and "evaluate drivers’ ability to ...

Compared to its GV80 SUV sibling, which runs from $75,000 to $95,500 depending on engine and trim, the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe is a niche model in an already-niche segment and will likely remain low-volume in comparison. But if you’re in the market, it’s a well-rounded vehicle with sharp styling and numerous features, and it deserves a look.

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New Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called current regulations unrealistic and costly for automakers and consumers.